Hygieneprotocol

In accordance to current legislation, which is constantly revised in accordance with the epidemiological situation, Italy on a Budget tours have implemented all the hygene procedures requested by the government. In specific: Hygiene Safety Regulations for all our Customers Mask: strongly recommended Hand cleaning: Visitors are asked to use hand sanitizers available Temperature check: People with fever can not participate. Social distancing: Maintain distance of at least 1 meters. Travelers will be required to sign a declaration of health prior to beginning the tour Hygiene Safety Regulations for our Staff Masks: Must be worn at all times. Hand cleaning: Hands need to be cleaned regularly. Health check: Staff with fever (≧ 37,5 ℃) or with issues like cold, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, mild cough, or shortness of breath must stay home. Social distancing: Maintain distance of at least 1.5 meters. Transport All mini buses and vans are thoroughly cleaned between guests with all high touch surfaces in shared areas regularly cleaned and disinfected. Train sanitisation and disinfection operations have been enhanced by reducing the time intervals between one cleaning session and the next; Hand sanitiser dispensers are installed on trains; Cleaning and disinfection of the surfaces that passengers and crew come into contact with the most - during the journey - by the on-board train cleaning personnel. Accommodation All rooms are thoroughly cleaned between guests with all high touch surfaces in shared areas regularly cleaned and disinfected. Hand sanitizer are available in public areas.

Accommodation

7 nights in our favourite budget accommodations (hostels & b&b’s) : 2 nights in Rome - 4 nights in Florence - 1 night in Venice (Venezia Mestre) > Shared Room: Price per person based in mixed room shared with other travellers not necessarily part of the tour. Perfect for backpackers and group travellers who are happy to share a room and make new friends. > Twin Share Room: This is the total price per adult in a twin share room. Solo travellers who choose this option will be allocated a room with someone of the same tour. Recommended option for those looking for more privacy.

Meals

Welcome dinner in Rome Welcome drink and "aperitivo" with food in Florence. Wine tasting at winery

Transport

Train tickets to Florence and Venice on fast speed trains Train tickets for the day trip to Pisa & Cinque Terre Transport for the day tour in Tuscany

Guide

The Italy on a Budget tour leaders are most of them raised and born in Italy for you to have the real Italian experience but don’t worry, they are all fully fluent in English! The aim of the group leader is to help you have the best trip possible. Your leader takes care of logistics, will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see and recommend great local eating venues. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural and social aspects. If you are interested in delving deeper into the historical facts at a specific site or location, we can recommend optional licensed local guide services in most of the main destinations of your trip. Just get in touch with us! Your tour leaders and the composition of your group may change in certain days as the groups are small and we want to make sure you can meet as many new fellow travellers as possible.

Others

Train tickets to Florence and Venice Organised activities with our team and free time to explore at your own leisure Orientation walks in Florence, Rome and Venice led by the Italy on a Budget tour leaders Maps, info and tips about all places Full time expertise and service of our Italy on a Budget tour leaders Assistance pre departure Full time office support during your stay

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Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

City taxes: Starting from April 1st 2012 all clients staying in any hotels/ hostels / campsites in Italy must pay a city tax. The fee is compulsory and needs to be paid directly at check in. In general is € 1 up to € 3.50 per person per night depending on the accommodation and location. This fee is between the client and the accommodation. Food and Drinks: Meals where not specified are not included however our guides will always have great recommendations about local and affordable restaurants for delicious meals. Entry tickets to museums and monuments which are not included in our walking tours. Local Transport ( buses, taxi, metro, water boat, shuttle buses ): The destinations of interest are easy to reach by foot. Local transport if requested is not included in the price but tickets can be purchases on spot. GETTING TO ITALY & BACK: Rome has 2 airports: Fiumicino FCO and Ciampino CIA with easy and cheap city center connections. Venice has 2 airports: Marco Polo ( 30 mins to Venice) and Treviso ( 1h30m to Venice). There are many cheap European airlines. We recommend you to look into Ryanair and Easyjet which are the most common ones. Transportation from and to the airport Fiumicino of Rome: By trainThe Leonardo Express is the direct train that serves the route between the airport and the centre of the city of Rome every 30 minutes.- Trains from Termini depart from the track 24 on the right. Ticket costs euro 11, available at the counter as well as the Termini news stand. Tickets sold at the departure platform are more expensive. Get your ticket stamped in a yellow validation machine just before using it. Ticket expires 90 minutes after validation.The ultramodern train Leonardo Express, covers the distance in 30 minutes.There is also the possibility to use the older technology city’s metropolitan train that has a correspondence with the Metro. The metropolitan train FM1 links the airport of Rome with the regions Roma Tiburtina, Fara Sabina, Poggio Mirteto and Orte.The Metropolitan train leaves from the track on the left but does not stop at Termini. Get off at Tiburtina Station or at Ostiense Station to connect to the Rome Metro. By Terravision Shuttle BusThe bus line Terravision Shuttle Bus serves the route between the airport and the central station of Rome, Termini.70 minutes, 5 stops, 7 services a day.

Flights

Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price. You can organize your flights separately at any point. Before you book any flights make sure to verify with the tour operator that the tour is confirmed. Meet us at the hostel and we will start from there. If you arrive a day earlier or wants to stay a day longer, let us know and we can organise the accommodation for you.

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Day 1 Friday: Arrival To Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Friday: Arrival To Rome

Welcome to Italy!

Check in one of our partner hostels in Rome. Your Italian adventure begins at 5 pm, where you will meet your local leader and fellow travellers joining you followed by a short briefing about the itinerary and on what lies ahead on your trip. All questions are welcome!

You will all continue for an evening orientation walk of the Eternal city passing by the Colosseum and the Roman forum to admire one of the most important Italian sites during the sunset.The tour will finish with an excellent welcome dinner in a local restaurant to start appreciating the Italian cuisine and to get to know better the other travellers.
Day 2 Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Vatican City & Lots More
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Vatican City & Lots More

On the second day, your guide will take you back in time with an orientation walk through the winding roman back streets to discover the most famous sites including Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. Don’t forget to throw a coin and make a wish! Be prepared to walk all day as there is no better way to explore a new city like Rome than on foot. Reach finally the Vatican city where you will be left free to visit the St. Peter’s Basilica house of the Pope or book an exciting but informative 2h walking tour of the Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel with a licensed tour guide.

If you feel like hanging later on at night, your tour leader will gladly show you around the coolest bars in town, we are always up for a good time!
Day 3 Free Morningin Rome - Florence
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Free Morningin Rome - Florence

You will have the morning to explore Rome in complete freedom, do some souvenir shopping or simply relax. In the early afternoon you will catch a fast-speed train to Florence that our team booked for you. Once in Florence, direct yourself to the accommodation, check in and meet again your tour leader for an original and fun orientation walk of the city to discover the new city and the local traditions. You will see the famous Duomo Cathedral, the old bridge " Ponte Vecchio", We will end the tour in one of the busiest streets of Florence renowned for the many bars where to hang out at night. Here we will stop at the bar rated by the locals as the best aperitivo place in town. Thanks to the great atmosphere you will try the Italian lifestyle; seat down, socialize with the rest of the group, enjoy your drink and then eat and eat some tasty Italian food.
Day 4 Explore Tuscany: Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour From Florence
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore Tuscany: Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour From Florence

Embark on your adventure with an early departure from Florence in a comfortable private van or coach, setting out to explore the enchanting Chianti region. Experience the captivating charm of this iconic area, characterized by quaint Medieval towns, awe-inspiring landscapes, and authentic Tuscan scenery.

Your journey will take you to a traditional Tuscan winery nestled amidst gently rolling hills, expansive vineyards, and thriving olive groves. Indulge in a superb tasting experience featuring fine wines and olive oils, offering a true taste of Tuscany. Don’t forget to have your camera handy to capture the breathtaking panoramic views!

We’ll head back to Florence by the late afternoon, allowing you the rest of the evening to enjoy the city at your own pace.
Day 5 Pisa And Cinque Terre Excursion By Train - Florence
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Pisa And Cinque Terre Excursion By Train - Florence

The day starts early 07:00am and will be dedicated to the visit of the famous Cinque Terre, the most characteristic villages of the Liguria regional so famous for their natural beauty, scenic trails, spectacular coast line and sunny beaches. On the way to Cinque Terre we will stop in Pisa to allow you to visit the icon of Italy, the famous Leaning Tower. We’ll be back to Florence at 8:30pm.
Day 6 Full Free Day In Florence
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Full Free Day In Florence

Full day to wander in Florence, check out the museums, the monuments and some local leather markets in complete freedom. Don’t forget to visit the David!
Day 7 Arrival To Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival To Venice

Bye Bye Florence, Venice here we come. We will catch the fast speed train from Florence train station and in only 2h we will reach Venice Mestre. After check in to our accommodation, we will head down to town for an orientation walk to explore the city of the many canals, the gondolas, the millions of pigions and the amaizing churches. We will visit St. Mark’s square, the Catherdral, the Rialto bridge, the Palazzo Ducale and you will learnhow the Carnival masks are made. Gondolas can be booked in advance.

Your expert local tour leader will take you to the typical Venetian tapas bars to end the day sipping the world famous local Bellini cocktail.
Day 8 Bye Bye Venice.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bye Bye Venice.

The tour ends in Venice at 10:00am but feel free to spend the day in complete relax in Venice or continue towards your next destination. If you need to return back to Rome we can organise the train tickets in advance for our passengers. Make sure you inform us in advance about your travel plans in order to help you as much as possible.

8 days tour

Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre & Venice In 7 Nights

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Itinerary of your trip Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre & Venice In 7 Nights

Friday: Arrival To Rome

Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Vatican City & Lots More

Free Morningin Rome - Florence

Explore Tuscany: Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour From Florence

Pisa And Cinque Terre Excursion By Train - Florence

Full Free Day In Florence

Arrival To Venice

Bye Bye Venice.

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